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Susanne Gervay and Jack’s Ponto!

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Susanne Gervay at Penrith PS

Today, our school was graced by the presence of author Susanne Gervay, of “I am Jack” fame. All the attendees (Years 3-6) had been well prepped via serialised readings from “I am Jack” all this term, so it was great to see the book come to life with Susanne’s witty and frenetic presentation.

Susanne, the Ponto and Mrs Mead

Mrs Mead tried to keep up with all of Susanne’s jokes, anecdotes and anti-bullying strategies, signing for the hearing support students. Can you see Mr McLean’s growing prop of “Jack’s Ponto” in the above pic?

Ian McLean and Jack's Ponto
Mr McLean and Jack’s Ponto, photographed by Susanne Gervay

Susanne Gervay at Penrith PSwhiteSusanne Gervay at Penrith PS

Thanks Susanne for a wonderful author visit. Susanne has blogged about the day as well.

Susanne loved the story of our historic library mural!

Jack’s ponto

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Ponto

I am currently reading “I am Jack” by Susanne Gervay to all of Stage 2 and 3. Here’s my newly-made prop: Jack’s “ponto”, from the novel. (Jack has managed to graft an onion to a potato to invent a new vegetable, which he calls a “ponto”).


“I an Jack” trailer on Youtube


Highlights from the “I am Jack” stage show – with Tim McGarry as Jack.